"I feel privileged to work and collaborate with so many compassionate and caring professionals across the Erie St. Clair region. I am honoured to receive this award, in memory of Joan Lesmond, who was recognized for her leadership in palliative care. Since my own personal experience with End-of-Life care, I have been inspired to work with and improve the experience for palliative patients in our community" explains Stokes.

Over the past 20 years, Ms. Stokes has committed her career to lifelong learning and has continuously developed new and innovative ways to inspire, mentor and educate her staff and peers. Ms. Stokes has also devoted herself to continuing education and is currently working towards her Masters of Business Administration (MBA).

"Cindy Stokes is a passionate healthcare professional who is dedicated and committed to providing quality patient centred care to patients and families across the Erie St. Clair region. We are thrilled for Cindy and we are delighted that her tremendous efforts have been recognized provincially with this esteemed scholarship," says Erie St. Clair CCAC CEO, Lori Marshall.

The Joan Lesmond Scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to a community nurse or social worker in Ontario, who is working in the field of palliative care in the community and who demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning and mentorship. The scholarship is named in loving memory of a friend, colleague and former board member of HPCO, Dr. Joan Lesmond.

More information about the annual HPCO conference can be found at the HPCO website.

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